Category: Scripture

Pharaoh ordered Hebrew babies to slaughter,but Moses was saved by Pharaoh’s daughter.This Egyptian ladyraised this Hebrew baby.Moses lived in the house of Pharaoh,but Pharaoh did not know.No one knew as the child grew.~When Moses was full grown his roots were made known.Pharaoh had a conniption for Moses killed an Egyptian.Because Moses was a Hebrew, that’s when anger grew.Into the desert Moses fled, shortly thereafter he did wed.~Later, on Mount Horeb a bush did burn.This is where Moses did learn about the call on his life.He was to save Israel from strife.God gave Moses a script, he was the Deliverer in Egypt.~The God of Moses to Pharaoh proposes; Let the Hebrews go, otherwise there will be woe.The consequence was not vague; on Egypt there would be a plague.A plague on each day, until Pharaoh said okay.~Back to Egypt Moses went, for that’s where God had sent Moses to confront Pharaoh to say, “Let my people go.”But Pharaoh said, “Absolutely No!I will not let your people go.Who is this God I do not know?This Hebrew God,I will not applaud.”~The instructions to Pharaoh were not vague.If Hebrews weren’t free there’d be a plague.Then Pharaoh gave this ridiculous order:Hebrews to make the same amount of mortar,only they would have to find straw for bricks, which became the new law.This could not be done.It looked as though Pharaoh won.~“As My servant Moses has spoken, your Egyptian bondage will be broken.Do not fret.Pharaoh will letMy people go.This you need to know.”~Right from the startGod hardened Pharaoh’s heart,so the Hebrews would know who God was through the mighty acts God does.~In Pharaoh’s court Moses stood in front, then Pharaoh, Moses did confront.God turned Moses’ staff into a snake, but Pharaoh said, “Hebrews can’t take.”~Now comes plague number one, turning water into blood was done.Blood did defile the river Nile.Fish died and it did stink,Egyptians could no longer drink.Yet Pharaoh said, “No!I will not let your people go!”~With plague number two,this is what God did do.He ordered the frogsto come and make clogs; they were all over the place and in every space.But Pharaoh said, “No!I will not let your people go!”~Then came plague number three by the hand of the Almighty.Egypt had to pay a high price, for now they were covered with lice.Lice were on beast and men, but even so, even then,Pharaoh said, “No!I will not let your people go!”~With plague number four flies God did pourall over the land, but He withheld His hand from the land of Goshen where there was no commotion.The Hebrews were free of flies, while cries in Egypt did arise.Pharaoh still said, “No!I will not let your people go!”~Then came plague number five, livestock did not survive.In Egypt livestock had pestilence, however in Goshen there was preference.The Hebrew’s livestock was fine, For God said, “These people are Mine.”The plague was on Egypt’s livestock,which caused Egyptian shock.All their livestock left outsidefrom this plague died.But, Pharaoh said, “No!I will not let your people go!”~The sixth plague was not vague.God sent a plague of boils on Egypt that spoils the skin of animal and men,but the Hebrews didn’t have them; the Hebrews, God did protect from boils which did deflect.However, Pharaoh said, “No!I will not let your people go!”~Then came plague number seven; hail came from heaven.Obeying God, Pharaoh failed, so in Egypt it hailed.It hailed hard and longPharaoh knew he did wrong.But Pharaoh was an obstinate king,so God sent hail ruining most everything.Again, Pharaoh said, “No!I will not let your people go!”~With plague number eight everything the locust ate.But again in Goshen there was no commotion.The locust did only yield a great harvest in Egypt’s field.Even so, Pharaoh said, “No!I will not let your people go!”~Then came plague number nine and darkness was the sign.For three full days Egypt had no sun, because of what Pharaoh had done.Darkness was only where Egyptians were,for in Goshen darkness did not occur.Egypt was totally dark still Pharaoh did remark,“I will not let your people go, because I, the great Pharaoh, said so!”~God’s mighty plan through Moses’ hand was being accomplished throughout this land.God allowed all plagues in order to proclaimHis power and might on earth in His Name.Egypt thought their gods were vital.Each plague represented an idol.This is what caused Egypt to fall, for the God of Moses is far above all.Over the days God did display,His mighty power to Egypt’s dismay.~The last plague on Egypt was number ten this effected animals, women, and men.Exactly at midnight the Lord did strikeEgypt’s firstborns and horror did spike.Wailing was heard long into the night from Egyptians caught in this fright.~All of Egypt did mourn over the death of all their firstborn.Jews were safe when the death angel came,because they put blood on each doorframe.Each Hebrew family shared a special meal, while with Egypt God did deal.They had prepared a quick feast of lamb, bitter herbs, bread without yeast.When Pharaoh’s firstborn died to Moses Pharaoh replied,“Take your people and get out!Egypt does not want any of you about.Now in your God I believe, take these slaves and leave.”~Israel had lived in Egypt 430 years had toiled and cried many tears.The Egyptians had equipped the Hebrews leaving Egypt. They gave clothing, silver, and gold; all that the Jews could hold.There was great joy in the air, for God freed Israel from despair.God is permanently faithful, and the Hebrews were grateful.~From this day forward Jews need to remember that horridEgyptian bondage as a slave, and the plagues God gave to set the Hebrews free, to worship, and praise the Almighty.Israel is to do this once a year by celebrating Passover with cheer.It is God all must fear this was made quite clear.~This remembrance is not just for the Jew; all should remember this – that’s me and you.There is only one true God to whom we all need to applaud.He is the Lord, God Most High this no one can deny.

There is so much aggressionstench is in the transgression.Because of the sins of Israelthe glory of the Lord fellaway from them.~From where did this stem?They turned awaynot giving God the time of day.~The Christian church is the samethey dishonor God’s holy name.The glory of the Lord does glistenhowever they do not listen.~One is no better than the otherfor church is Israel’s brother.They are one in the samefrom Lord they came.~So it all comes down to,what did we all do?It is the ultimate worstwe did not put God first.~You’ll see if you are a good learnerHe’s been placed on the back burner.From our enemies we’ll take the bruntfor our God is not in frontso now we do lack.~We’ve pushed Him to the backfor all to seeHis mighty glory.~God, we need not blame.In Him, we did not remain.Troubles came upon usthen we began to fuss.~Damage was donebut our enemy has not won.The Lord, in His gracewill save our face.~He will pick us upwith Him we’ll sup.He will renew our spirit.His Word, we will hear it.God we will obeyeach and every day.(based on Micah 1:1-5)

Shanah Tovah! (Happy New Year!)May the blessings of our gracious Lord be upon you and yours this first day of the New Year.20 Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,21 equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. (Heb. 13:20-21)

Phil. 4:4-9
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

1 Cor. 15:57-58
57 But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

2 Cor. 2: 14 But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him.

Psalms 1001 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the LORD is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture. 4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. 5 For the LORD is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.

1 Chron 16:8-11
8 Give thanks to the LORD, call on His name; make known among the nations what He has done. 9 Sing to Him, sing praise to Him; tell of all His wonderful acts. 10 Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. 11 Look to the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.